Newsletter – 29 August 2017

Your Business Quick Tip Alert from Debbie Mayo-Smith

Vol 16 No#139 29 August 2017

1. Driving? Let Your Phone Tell You Who’s Calling

iPhone – you can choose to have Siri announce incoming calls always, with headphones and in the car, with headphones only, or never. – Open the Settings app. – Tap Phone. – – Select Announce Calls. Your ringtone will still play, but Siri will talk over it, letting you know the name of the person calling. Cavet: They have to be in your contacts otherwise Siri will say ‘Unknown Caller’

Galaxy (SVoice) Settings>Language & Input> Notification Read Out. Note there isn’t an option to operate this only through bluetooth or headphones.

Android – You’ll have to go to the Playstore and download an app of your choice. Search for Talking Caller ID.

2. How To Get A Top Google Ranking For Your Business

Having your own Google Business account is important for every single small business. It gives you free exposure online where it counts – in Google search results and in Google Maps – and helps you get found; connect with your customers and promote your business.

Even better, I’ve just learnt an incredibly exciting Google Business innovation that isn’t getting any media attention. It’s way too important to ignore for any small business.

The eBook and/or the recorded Webinar cover:

What is Google Business and why is it so very important

How to register and set up your business page (if not already)

Beyond filling in your business details. Important must do’s for keywords, images and ideas

Getting reviews to boost your ratings

Posting specials, invitations, events, subscriptions, buy now’s

How to update your Google Business listing on your phone

After this eBook and/or webinar you will be able to:

Get a higher Google ranking on search and maps

Post specials and updates about your business – which show in search results

5. Excel Trick

Here’s something I bet you didn’t know. You can turn any data in Excel into a graph by hitting F11

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